PELCO easiGlow™ Glow Discharge Cleaning System

Optimized for cleaning TEM grids

For one of the most common glow discharge applications, making TEM support films or grids hydrophilic using air,
the PELCO easiGlow™ uses an automated and quick cycle with fully selectable parameters. The microprocessor controlled
system also offers full manual control for all parameters and an advanced protocol programming feature for custom designed
glow discharge applications. Parameters and protocols can be stored to facilitate consistent glow discharge results. Open
the shipping box, plug it in, and you can start.

The PELCO easiGlow™ Glow Discharge Cleaning System is a compact, quick and easy to use standalone system. It is
primarily designed for cleaning TEM grids and hydrophilization of TEM carbon support films, which have the tendency to be hydrophobic. A glow
discharge treatment with air will make a carbon film surface negatively charged (hydrophilic) which allows aqueous solutions
to spread easily. Manufactured in USA.

With increasingly demanding imaging applications, using clean and consistent quality TEM grids and supports has become more
important than ever. Glow discharge treatment of TEM grids removes adsorbed hydro carbons, cleaning them while making them hydrophilic. The PELCO easiGlow™ is an affordable and easy to operate glow discharge system for any TEM lab.

The practical chamber size with its newly designed glow discharge head and adjustable stage with glass slide holder allows
for easy loading and fast turnaround times. The system is fully microprocessor controlled and includes an intelligent touch
screen device for control and display of operation parameters. The PELCO easiGlow™ supports both hydrophilic and hydrophobic
treatment with either negative or positive charge and includes two separately controlled gas inlets. The required vacuum level
is set by an electronically controlled precision proportional valve. This novel approach eliminates manual setting with a needle
valve. A gentle venting procedure ensures that the TEM grids are not disturbed when the system is vented.

Step #, Vacuum (mbar), Current (mA), Voltage (V), and polarity, once per second

Instrument Size

305 L x 292 D x 230mm H (12" x 11-1/2" x 9 ")

Weight

6.26 kg (13.8 lbs.)

GD4 Pump (optional)

337 L x 138 D x 244mm H (13.3" x 5.4" x 9.6 ")

Weight

11 kg (24 lbs.)

Laboratory Footprint with optional pump

381 W x 292 D x 330mm H (15" x 11-1/2" x 13 ")

Power Requirements

120V 60Hz, 15A or 230V 50Hz, 10A Service

Instrument Power Rating

100-240VAC 60/50Hz 60W Plus Pump, IEC Inlet

Optional Pump Power Rating

120/230V 60/50Hz 370 W (1/2 hp)

Vacuum Pump Minimum requirements

2.5 m3/hr, 41 l/m, 1.65 CFM
0.03 mbar Ultimate Vacuum

Vacuum Pump Power Outlet on Instrument

8A max IEC Outlet

Vacuum Inlet

KF 16 flange

Data Logging Capabilities

Step #, Vacuum (mbar), Current (mA), Voltage (V), and polarity, once per second

Communication Port

USB Outlet

Dual Chamber PELCO easiGlow™ System

For those labs which need both hydrophilic and hydrophobic surface treatments
on a regular base, a dual glow discharge system is available to avoid cross
contamination of the glow discharge chambers.
Hydrophobic surfaces are preferable when organic solvents are used.

NEW PELCO easiGlow™ Cryo-EM Glow Discharge Set

For easier ordering, we have created a bundle including all items needed for a typical glow discharge setup in a cryo-EM lab. This convenient set includes, in addition to a PELCO easiGlow™ unit, a specially matched vacuum pump with all accessories, a rubber gasket to protect the glass chamber edge, as well as one PELCO® Grid Holder Block, a handy alternative to putting your grids on glass slides. The Grid Holder Block is included in the bundle free of charge, a savings of $60.

Ordering Information for PELCO easiGlow™

Prod #

Description

Unit

Price

Order / Quote

91000S

NEW PELCO easiGlow™ Cryo-EM Glow Discharge Set

each

P.O.R.

Qty:

91000

PELCO easiGlow™ Glow Discharge Unit

each

P.O.R.

Qty:

91002

Dual Chamber PELCO easiGlow™ Glow Discharge System

each

P.O.R.

Qty:

91050

Replacement Glass Chamber with sealed top plate

each

305.50

Qty:

91000-2

Replacement Touch Screen Stylus

each

7.60

Qty:

91051

O-ring for Glow Discharge Chamber

pkg/2

8.50

Qty:

91053

Protective L-gasket for 91050

each

76.80

Qty:

Since the optimized vacuum level for glow discharge procedures is in the range of 0.45 to 1.1 mbar,
we offer the affordable GD4 dual stage rotary vacuum pumping system, designed specifically for this pressure range.